Lying in the north of the Mâconnais between Tournus and Mâcon, Viré-Clessé is one of Burgundy's newest appellations. It was formed to bring together the villages of Viré and Clessé which until 1999 bottled their wines as Mâcon-Clessé and Mâcon-Viré. The Chardonnay of Viré-Clessé is distinctly different from the appellations further to the south such as Pouilly-Fuissé and Saint-Véran.

Clean pale yellow in colour revealing pleasant aromas of white fruits, such as mirabelle plums, accompanied by notes of honey and hawthorn. Ample and round in the mouth yet balanced with the taste of the mirabelle plums coming through on the palate too.

Typical Macon nose with light honeysuckle and
floral notes over creamy apple. Much lighter and fresher on the palate than the
Ardeche, with still sweet and ripe fruit, but a flowing acidity and
light-bodied, attractive freshness.

Viré-Clessé 2010 - Western Morning News - December 14th 2013 - "True chardonnay character"Louis Latour Viré Clessé 2010 is a white burgundy of true chardonnay character, ripe, creamy and lush. Viré Clessé is the newest (1999) appellation in the Maconnais region of southern Burgundy, and one of its most distinctive. A lavish match for seasonal treats from shellfish to turkey. By Ned Halley (UK).

Viré-Clessé 2010 - Wales Online - November 23rd, 2013 - "Wine to warm the heart this winter"The LOUIS LATOUR VIRÉ-CLESSÉ 2010 has blousy wood notes on the nose. Fleshy white fruits in the mouth with buttery chardonnay adding weight and texture but still maintaining its mineral structure. I remember drinking it on a sunny June day on Porthminster Beach in St Ives, but it works just as well as an elegant addition to any winter supper table. By Neil Cammies (UK).

Viré-Clessé 2010 - Express Newspaper - December 1st, 2013 - "An appealing balance"This is at the more affordable end of the white Burgundy spectrum but it tastes expensive, with ripe peach and pear fruitiness. There's an appealing balance between rich fruit and freshness, and the bottle would also look great on the table. By Jamie Goode (UK).

Viré-Clessé 2009 - Wine Spectator Online - June 2012 - 87/100There's weight to this white, along with melon and pear flavors. Hangs in there with moderate acidity and a grapefruit aftertaste. Drink now. By Bruce Sanderson (USA).

Viré-Clessé 2007 - Burghound.com - July 2009 - 87/100A gentle touch of wood sets off fresh aromas of green fruit, floral notes and straw nuances that precederound, delicious and easy to like flavors that possess nice punch and persistence. This is attractive for what it is and fashioned in a frank ‘what you see is what you get' style. 2010+

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